Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $1099 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,672,795 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 221g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Performance 74
Display 86
Camera 88
Battery 57
Portability 41
Value for money 58

Xiaomi Mi 9

Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 44
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money 22

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1672795 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5060 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 23W vs 20W

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (88/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?

  • Lighter: 173g vs 221g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1099

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (57/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL — 58/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (57/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (79/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1672795 824513
Geekbench Single 1900 968
Geekbench Multi 5200 2731
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 37W 27W
Wireless charging 23W 20W
DXOMark (camera) 160 —
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 12 MP
Front camera 42 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 221 g 173 g
Launch price $1099 $400

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera

Xiaomi Mi 9

  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display

Xiaomi Mi 9

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
57
battery

Xiaomi Mi 9

  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
74/100
1672795 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -102.9%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 102.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

$1099

Xiaomi Mi 9

$400

Launch price difference: $699. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $699 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (74/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (86/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (88/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (57/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (79/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (74/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.